Ready to kick off another month of Summer Fun? This week, we’re sharing some fantastic activities for the start of July; all part of our ongoing “My Summer Calendar” blog series. Every Monday this summer, we’re unveiling a new week’s worth of original activities, crafts, games, and more to keep your kids occupied all summer-long. [...]

Is summer in full effect at your house yet? The later mornings, the ease of a more relaxed schedule, the all-too familiar sound of the most two repeated phrases during summertime – “I’m Bored!” and/or “I’m Hungry“. My post today will help you nip both those phrases in the bud, teach some simple kitchen lessons, [...]

This summer science activity is provided by Guest Blogger Kim Vij of The Educators’ Spin On It. This science activity is a great way to introduce your child to the Scientific Method (they are never too young to start!). (The scientific method is the way scientists get from asking a question to finding an answer.) First, [...]

This summer, we are “hitting the road” – and providing you with some fantastic traveling resources along the way! Every Thursday of Summer 2013, right here on our blog, we’ll give you the inside scoop from three top-rated blogger moms on their favorite tips and tricks for traveling with kids. This week, we’re getting some tips from Marnie (Carrots [...]

It’s hard to believe that there’s just one week left until the end of June! With school winding down, and summer fun ramping-up, we know that having your full brood at home can sometimes be a handful. That’s why we created our “My Summer Calendar” blog series: Every week in June and July, we’re unveiling [...]

It’s summer . . . everyone head to the beach! Here’s our “Best of the Best” beach and sand-play activities — all in one convenient location. Enjoy! Play Beach Detectives Wearing sunglasses and a hat as a disguise, children can sift through the sand to reveal “clues.” Have your kids use their imaginations to make [...]

This playdate idea is provided by special Guest Blogger Julie Kieras from A Year with Mom & Dad. Playdates can be sanity-savers when your kids are on summer break, but not when the kids are saying “I’m bored!” To help keep kids entertained, try picking a theme for their playdate. Recently, we gathered a few friends [...]

Every Monday as part of our “My Summer Calendar” blog series, we’re unveiling a new week’s worth of original activities, crafts, games, and more to keep your kids occupied all summer-long. You can download and print this week’s interactive calendar here, or by clicking the image below. To learn more about our Summer Calendar series, and [...]

The first day of summer is Friday, June 21. And whether it’s an inside or outside kind of day, these ideas are creative memory-makers for the whole family – or the whole neighborhood! 1) Hop to It! Outdoors: Sidewalk chalk and a safe concrete surface are all you need to create a hopscotch court. [...]

Perfect for traveling! We’ve partnered with our friends at Highlights for Children to bring some extra creative fun to your children this summer, with our FREE 10-page Boredom Busters printable activity book for kids! Check it out!